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Head of Autonomy

South San Francisco, CA

$190k-$250k / year

full-timelead Hybridagriculture

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll define the autonomy strategy for our autonomous tractor fleet, balancing research with commercial-ready development. You'll own the roadmap, manage subsystems like perception and controls, and build a high-performance team in a fast-paced startup. This role offers the chance to drive innovation in agricultural automation.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Define autonomy strategy across multiple machine types
  • Prioritize subsystem development aligned with product roadmaps
  • Oversee software features from prototyping to deployment
  • Recruit and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team
  • Implement simulation-driven development methodologies

📋 Requirements

  • 8+ years of autonomous software development experience
  • 3+ years in technical leadership of cross-functional teams
  • Deep expertise in perception, localization, planning, navigation, or controls
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python

✨ Nice to Have

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or AI
  • Experience in automotive, agriculture, or off-road autonomy
  • Passion for startup agility and rapid innovation
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